For more than 45 years, the Mississippi Governor’s School has connected some of Mississippi’s most talented students through a shared experience that continues long after the program ends.
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MGS alumni can be found across Mississippi and around the world as educators, physicians, engineers, researchers, artists, entrepreneurs, military officers, public servants, and community leaders. While their careers and paths may differ, they remain connected by a common experience: two weeks spent learning, growing, and building relationships with fellow scholars who challenged them to think bigger.
Many alumni describe MGS as a turning point in their lives. For some, it was the first time they met peers who shared their curiosity and passion for learning. For others, it was the confidence gained from stepping outside their comfort zone, discovering new interests, or realizing they could make a difference in their communities.
Today, MGS alumni continue to shape the future of the program and Mississippi itself. Alumni return as faculty members, guest speakers, mentors, and volunteers. They help recruit future scholars, connect MGS with businesses and organizations, identify funding opportunities, and advocate for gifted education across Mississippi.
Ways You Can Help MGS
Help Us Find Future Scholars
Many talented students never hear about MGS or believe they are qualified to apply. Alumni can help identify and encourage promising students from their schools, communities, churches, organizations, and workplaces to consider applying.
Recruit Across Mississippi
MGS is strongest when scholars come from every corner of the state. Help us reach students in underserved communities, rural areas, and schools with limited access to advanced opportunities.
Teach, Mentor, or Speak
Share your expertise with the next generation of MGS scholars. Alumni regularly return as faculty members, guest speakers, panelists, mentors, and workshop leaders.
Connect Us with Opportunities
Do you know of grants, sponsorship opportunities, business partnerships, or community organizations that may be interested in supporting MGS? We would love to hear from you.
Support MGS Through the Foundation
Financial support helps strengthen programming, expand opportunities for scholars, and ensure the long-term success of Mississippi Governor’s School.
To make a gift through the Mississippi University for Women Foundation, visit:
https://longblueline.muw.edu/foundation
Please designate your gift to: Mississippi Governor’s School (Fund 26101)
Stay Connected
Are you interested in supporting MGS in any way?
- I can help with recruiting in my Mississippi school, district, or community.
- I know of grants, sponsorships, or funding opportunities that may benefit MGS.
- I would like information about supporting MGS through the Foundation.
- Contact me about a faculty, guest speaker, mentor, or special session opportunity.
- I would like to stay connected with MGS alumni activities and updates.
The MGS experience lasts weeks. The connections last a lifetime.
Whether you attended five years ago or forty-five years ago, you remain an important part of the Mississippi Governor’s School story. We invite you to stay engaged, share your successes, and help inspire the next generation of Mississippi leaders.
Once a scholar. Always an MGS scholar.
